I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

Chapter 125: Receiving the wind and washing away the dust

An Muxi has been busy these days training Xiaoqin, Banxia and Chenxiang in some sales pitches, and also taught them how to make several newly developed beauty and skin care products.

I was busy preparing for the opening of the beauty store, and was determined to make it a hit.

Early in the morning of that day, Lu Qingxue sent someone to tell An Muxi that Li Rui was coming back and there would be a welcoming banquet at noon, and asked her to join in.

An Muxi then realized that Li Rui had been gone for more than ten days. She had been quite busy recently and had not even thought of Li Rui. She was a bit incompetent as a favorite concubine.

It seems that he should have found the Ice Spirit Snow Lotus this time, and he only needs one last ingredient! She couldn't help but get a little excited.

My career has started to pick up now. I can support myself without relying on the Rui Palace in the future, and the day of leaving is getting closer.

I am so excited to think that I will be able to breathe the free air outside soon! How wonderful!

She knew that Li Rui was not as simple as he seemed. Once the poison in his body was cured, she could do whatever she wanted. She was just an insignificant concubine, so he would not break his promise and not let her go, right?

Come to think of it, with his conditions, what kind of woman can't he want? His status is destined to have many wives and concubines in the future. An Muxi laughed at herself, she really couldn't afford such a man.

At noon, An Muxi took Xiaoqin to the banquet hall in the front yard. Lu Qingxue had already arrived, but Li Rui had not come yet.

Lu Qingxue pulled An Muxi aside and said, "I heard you opened a new beauty store? I haven't seen you for a few days. You must be very busy, right?"

"Yes, I plan to open the business tomorrow. I'll send you a few bottles of skin cream later. I'm just about to notify you to come and support me."

"Okay, I happen to be free tomorrow, so I'll help you with this. Notify some of the young ladies from official families that you know, and I'll make sure your store becomes a big hit tomorrow!"

An Muxi smiled happily with her eyes curved, then she hugged Lu Qingxue and acted coquettishly: "Sister Qingxue, you are so nice! Muah!" As she said that, she even pretended to kiss Lu Qingxue.

Lu Qingxue quickly dodged and tapped An Muxi's forehead with her finger awkwardly.

"You damned girl, you are so unruly! You really deserve to be punished!"

When Li Rui came in, he saw An Muxi hugging Lu Qingxue affectionately with curved eyebrows and begging for a kiss, and his face suddenly darkened.

When Lu Qingxue saw Li Rui coming in, she quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you are back."

Just after he said this, he saw a woman in a bright red skirt following behind Li Rui, and behind her was a handsome guard.

"Sister Xue, long time no see!" the woman took the initiative to greet her.

Lu Qingxue was stunned. The woman in front of her looked very familiar. Suddenly, she remembered Yin Qianqian, the little follower who often came to play with her when she was a child.

They haven't seen each other for about five years. Yin Qianqian is three years younger than her. She used to go to the Marquis' Mansion with her father. After they got to know each other, she often came to play with her.

But she was young and very delicate, and Lu Qingxue didn't like to play with her, but she was like a clingy person and insisted on following him.

She was annoyed by having to argue with Lu Qingxue about everything, and she insisted that General Yin give her the same thing as she had.

Later, Marquis Anyang died in battle, and General Yin took over Marquis Anyang's position to guard the western border of Tiansheng State. They moved there with their families and never met again.

I didn't expect that she would follow Li Rui to the Prince Rui's Mansion. As expected, a girl changes a lot when she grows up. Yin Qianqian is now a graceful and elegant lady. She not only has the free and easy manner of a general's daughter, but also the delicate and bright beauty of a noble lady from an aristocratic family.

Lu Qingxue smiled faintly: "It turns out to be Miss Yin. It's been a long time since we last met."

Yin Qianqian walked to Lu Qingxue affectionately and sat down next to her, without noticing that she was sitting in Li Rui's main seat.

An Muxi, who was sitting on the other side of Lu Qingxue, raised her eyebrows. This woman was quite interesting. She sat in Li Rui's seat wearing bright red, as if she was declaring her sovereignty.

Li Rui, the straight man, didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He sat down one seat away without saying anything.

"General Yin asked me to bring Miss Yin back to see Divine Doctor Gao to see about her old illness. She will stay in the palace for a while, so Princess, please make some arrangements for her later."

Li Rui explained it and everyone understood. Li Rui glanced at An Muxi. She seemed to be more beautiful after not seeing her for a few days.

At this time, Yin Qianqian, who had been stealing glances at Li Rui, also noticed An Muxi opposite her.

"Is this Concubine Xu?" she asked curiously. The one who could sit here must be the Concubine.

Lu Qingxue smiled and prepared to introduce: "This is..."

Li Rui continued, "She is not a concubine yet, you can just call her Xier." Li Rui didn't want outsiders to look down on An Muxi's identity.

An Muxi was a little depressed. What did she mean by "she is not a concubine yet"? Did they plan to give her the title of concubine in the future? She didn't want it, okay?

She put on a proper professional fake smile and said to Yin Qianqian, "Hello, my name is An Muxi, and I'm your highness's concubine." Anyway, people would know it sooner or later even if she didn't say it, and she didn't care what others thought.

Yin Qianqian was a little surprised and looked at An Muxi carefully again. Li Rui treated this woman a little differently.

Moreover, judging from the tone of this woman, she seems to be a bit arrogant because of the favor she receives. Normally, concubines are not qualified to attend the banquets hosted by the masters of the palace. It seems that this concubine is quite favored.

Yin Qianqian couldn't help but feel wary and a little contemptuous, she was just a concubine. But she still looked kind: "I wonder how old Xi'er is?"

"Not even seventeen yet." An Muxi didn't know why she asked this.

"That's my younger sister. I hope Sister Xue and Sister Xi'er can take good care of me from now on."

An Muxi rolled her eyes in her heart. This woman must be here to see my brain, right? She was addressing the women in the backyard of the palace as her sister.

It seems that he is really determined to get Li Rui. As expected, all men are pigs, and they bring back a woman every time they go out.

Li Rui was a little angry. Did Xi'er have to ruin his career? He hadn't seen her for so long, and she had never given him a good look.

By this time, the food was almost ready. Lu Qingxue said quickly, "This meal was originally meant to welcome the prince, but I didn't expect Miss Yin to come as well. Let's treat it as a welcome banquet. You're a guest, so eat more. Don't be polite."

Yin Qianqian was a little unhappy. What did Lu Qingxue mean by this? Was she trying to draw a line between herself and him by saying this with the airs of a mistress?

It seems that she is afraid that she will seduce King Rui. But she wants to seduce him. Lu Qingxue can catch Li Rui's eye, so she can do it too.

Li Rui was unhappy: "Okay, don't be polite, let's eat."

At this time, An Muxi noticed the man who looked like a guard standing behind Yin Qianqian, and stepped forward to help Yin Qianqian serve the dishes skillfully.

It was the first time she had seen a guard serve food to a young lady. It always felt weird.

Lu Qingxue was also a little surprised, but no one said anything and they finished the meal in silence.

After the meal, Yin Qianqian smiled and said to Lu Qingxue: "The prince is really good to Sister Xue. He bought a lot of specialties at the border and brought them back to give to you."

Li Rui was about to leave when his body suddenly froze.